HCC students will learn from Maryland Solar farm

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Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PA

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Posted Nov. 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Posted Nov. 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

HAGERSTOWN — Hagerstown Community College and First Solar Inc., a provider of photovoltaic solar system solutions, have started initiatives for faculty and students in HCC's alternative energy technology program to benefit from the construction and operation of the 20-megawatt Maryland Solar facility, a First Solar project currently under construction in Washington County.

Maryland Solar has agreed to provide HCC and its students with site visits, guest lectures, internships and a digital "dashboard" at HCC's STEM Building so visitors can get a first-hand view of data direct from the solar farm.

Maryland Solar has also agreed to provide HCC with solar panels, enabling the college to install and maintain a small, ground-mounted solar power plant as well as a roof-mounted PV system on its STEM building. These solar panels will enhance the educational opportunities available to HCC's students and help offset electricity use on the HCC campus.

The 20-megawatt Maryland Solar facility is expected to begin commercial operation in 2013.